October 15, 2026
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12 hours ago
Source: US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Wednesday the reinstatement of its Flight Deck Training program, which provides air traffic controllers with firsthand experience in cockpits across commercial, general aviation, and military aircraft. The initiative, which was suspended at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, was restored in collaboration with the National Air Traffic […]
October 8, 2026
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1 week ago
Source: Australian Department of Defence
Perth’s Langley Park is scheduled to host a free Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) air show in 2027, according to an announcement made by Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh on October 1. Mr Keogh announced the upcoming event during Defence and Veterans’ Day at the Perth Royal Show. The minister stated […]
October 7, 2026
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1 week ago
Source: Australian Department of Defence
The Royal Australian Mint is featuring the black box flight recorder, conceived by Australian Defence scientist Dr David Warren in Melbourne during the 1950s, on a new commemorative coin being released on October 8, 2026. The coin is part of the Mint's "Bright Ideas" collection, which highlights five Australian inventions that have influenced everyday life […]
October 6, 2026
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1 week ago
Source: US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Tuesday that it has awarded $12 million to 19 companies to conduct drone research and testing projects aimed at safely expanding unmanned operations in the National Airspace System. The funding was allocated through the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Broad Agency Announcement Program. Under the initiative, recipient […]
October 2, 2026
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2 weeks ago
Source: US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it has exceeded its Fiscal Year 2026 hiring goal by recruiting 2,235 air traffic controller trainees, marking the highest hiring total in the agency's history. According to the FAA, the record hiring numbers follow a targeted campaign aimed at gamers, which the agency reported drew more than […]
October 2, 2026
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2 weeks ago
Source: Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $15 million financing package on 2 October 2026 with Nauru 40997 Leasing Corporation, a subsidiary of Naoero Air Corporation (NAC), to strengthen air connectivity and transport resilience in Naoero and neighboring Pacific island nations. The financing package includes a $5 million loan from ADB’s ordinary capital resources, a […]
September 30, 2026
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2 weeks ago
Source: US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed an $87,000 civil penalty against Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based Comfylife, LLC for alleged violations of U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations. According to the FAA, Comfylife offered multiple air shipments between November 2025 and April 2026 that contained items classified as hazardous materials. These items […]
September 30, 2026
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2 weeks ago
Source: US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy joined U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) on Wednesday to call on Congress to pass the Modern Skies Act, newly introduced legislation that proposes a $30 billion investment in United States aviation infrastructure and air traffic control systems. The proposed measure allocates funding across three primary areas: * […]
September 26, 2026
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3 weeks ago
Source: US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $84.4 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants to airports in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming. According to the announcement, the funds are intended to modernize facilities, improve airfield infrastructure, upgrade passenger amenities, and support overall airport operations. […]
September 25, 2026
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3 weeks ago
Source: US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration announced that it has issued a Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate to McKinney National Airport, permitting the Texas facility to host commercial passenger airline service. According to the agency, this is the first time an airport in Texas has received the certification since 2005. The Part 139 certification is […]